• Carpathian Capital Management’s October 19, 2026 analysis found the Twin Cities housing market cooled in September, giving buyers greater negotiating leverage.
• The national average 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose from about 6.7% to above 7% during the month, worsening affordability.
• Pending sales fell 11.7% year over year to 3,541, signaling weaker near-term buyer activity.
• Inventory rose 11.2% year over year, while housing supply reached 3.2 months, still below a balanced market.
• Underlying home values held steady, with the ShowingTime Housing Value Index rising 0.2% year over year to $327,005.

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